Overview
This unit will introduce students to the scientific discipline of psychology and provide a foundation of understanding in several key topic areas.
Specifically, we will cover topics such as personality, motivation, emotion, sensation and perception and social psychology. Students will also examine how psychologists acquire further knowledge and test their … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
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Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Christopher Siva
Unit Coordinator(s)
Katherine Dixon
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Describe key concepts underlying core psychology topics, including: personality, motivation, emotion, sensation and perception, and social psychology;
2.
Describe the key concepts underlying the research process, research methods and design;
3.
Apply psychological research methods and the principles required to evaluate data;
4.
Summarise key aspects of scientific journal articles on a chosen topic and prepare a written document on reported findings.
Assessment
1 - 12 x online tests
2 - Research proposal plan (1,000 words) (Part A)
3 - Research proposal (2,500 words) (Part B)
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